Pumpkin Butter
With it's fresh pumpkin flavor, warm spices, and maple sweetness, this pumpkin butter is a must this fall! It's creamy with a butter-like texture and makes a great accompaniment to most breakfasts and desserts. Easily made stove top in one pot with only 3 simple ingredients, it's a no brainer for pumpkin lovers.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple pumpkin butter, pumpkin butter, pumpkin spread
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 28kcal
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin this is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
- ⅓ cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add all ingredients, except vanilla extract, to a saucepan, stir to combine, and heat over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
Reduce the heat to medium-low or low so that the mixture is at a slow simmer. You should see frequent bubbles rising to the surface. Let the mixture simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. You will notice it deepen in color and thicken in consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let the pumpkin butter cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken up as it cools.
Transfer the pumpkin butter to a glass jar or container with an airtight lid. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 3 months.
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4413IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg